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Friday, September 5, 2008

What is a seroma?

A seroma or collection of fluid occasionally occurs after a procedure such as an abdominoplasty. In this procedure a large cavity is created from removal of excess skin and fat. Liposuction is often performed. Fluid may collect from small lymphatics that are cut and this fluid may persist even after drain removal. This collection will usually resolve with repeated aspirations done as an office procedure. Occasionally a drain must be replaced. The overall incidence can vary from 5-10%. Treatment should not affect the cosmetic improvement of the tummy tuck.

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